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Award-winning outback show and live music event rides into Ballan this March

BALLAN is set for a big dose of outback spirit when Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain brings his acclaimed Here's To You Tour to...

Illuminating greatness

ILLUMINATE, the 2026 Great Women of Ballarat honouree induction evening, took place at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute's Minerva Room last Thursday 5 March. Larelle...

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Buyers to be set free from costly househunting headache

Frustrated home-buyers have been promised relief from out-of-pocket costs as a state embarks on a major rethink of real estate due diligence. The burden of...

New police unit vows to track Ballarat hoons down

Ballarat Police have launched a dedicated High Risk Driving Team aimed squarely at cracking down on hoon behaviour across the region.

X-ray machine to support local wildlife

CHRISTOPHER O'LEARY A SIGNIFICANT tool in helping treat injured wild animals is now at Ballarat Wildlife Hospital after generous support from community groups. In February, the...

The talented women helping shape Ballarat’s tourism scene

BALLARAT is alive with creative energy – and much of that momentum is driven by the inspiring women shaping our tourism, event and hospitality...

Driving disability inclusion for a better future

AINSLEE Hooper is an anthropologist, disability inclusion consultant, and business owner transforming how organisations remove barriers and create workplaces and communities that respond to...

Empowering Women Through Bare Facial Aesthetics

IN the ever-evolving world of cosmetic aesthetics, few professionals stand out as much as Nurse Monique, the founder of Bare Facial Aesthetics. Since establishing her...

Commerce Ballarat: proudly female led, run, and facilitated

COMMERCE Ballarat is the largest independent business group in Ballarat, creating a united voice for all business sectors. Representing a variety of stakeholder and acting...

Visibility Is Power And Regional Women Are Using It

WITH a background in psychology and marketing, Rebecca Ragheb joined GAWK in 2023 to represent the company across Ballarat and regional Victoria. While her title...

Women Don’t Need Permission to Lead

FOR generations, women in business have been encouraged to wait. Wait until you feel ready. Wait until you have more experience. Wait until someone gives you an...

From the Ground Up: Jacinta Begley on Leading with Purpose in Construction

AS CEO of Hamlan and Geelong Homes, Jacinta Begley is shaping the future of a proudly local family building business, guided by people, culture...

Hattie and the Wolf: A hub for community, supporting female artisans & creators

INTERNATIONAL Women's Day, celebrated globally on 8 March, serves as a beacon of progress and solidarity in the ongoing fight for gender equality and...

Empowering the next generation of female leaders

CHRISTINE Shaw, Loreto College Ballarat’s newly appointed Principal, is a passionate leader in girls’ education and brings with her a distinguished career in educational...